Jamaica: Tropical Storm Marco [DHA-01: 21-Nov-96]
Jamaica: Tropical Storm Marco [DHA-01: 21-Nov-96]
TROPICAL STORM MARCO
DHA SITUATION REPORT NO.1
NOVEMBER 21, 1996
THIS MESSAGE IS NOT A TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR ANY COUNTRY
Tropical storm warning in effect for Jamaica
1. The US National Weather Service reports that as of
2100 UTC, 20 November 1996, Hurricane Marco has been
downgraded to tropical storm. As of 1200 UTC, 21
November 1996, a tropical storm warning remains in effect
for Jamaica . A tropical storm watch remains in effect
for Haiti and for Cuba from Camaguey eastward.
2. The US National Weather Service indicates that as of
1200 UTC, 21 November 1996, the center of the Tropical
Storm Marco was located near latitude 15.2 north, longitude
76.8 west or about 180 miles (295 Km) south of Kingston,
Jamaica.
3. Tropical Storm Marco is nearly stationary. Little
movement is expected today. Maximum sustained winds are
near 45 mph (75 Km/hr). Little change in strength is likely
during the next 24 hours.
4. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency
(CDERA) Coordinating Unit has been in contact with the
National Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency
Management in Jamaica on preparedness measures.
5. The UNDP/DHA Resident Representative in Havana,
Cuba, reports that, due to the approaching of Marco, Cuban
authorities have put the five most eastern provinces of the
country on a state of alert.
Telephone No: +41-22-917-12-34
In case of emergency only: +41-22-917.20.10
Desk Officers: Mr. Erik Haegglund, direct tel: +41-22-917.
32.99 or Mr. Carlos Pereira, direct tel: +41-22-917.13.83
Press to contact: Ms. M. Moulin-Acevedo, direct tel: +41-
22-917.28.56
Telex: 414242 dha ch
Fax: +41-22-917.00.23
E.Mail: dha gva at un.org
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